Abstract
Irradiation-assisted stress-corrosion cracking (IASCC) is a complicated phenomenon that poses a difficult problem for designers and operators of nuclear plants. Because IASCC accelerates the deterioration of various reactor components, it is imperative that it be understood and modeled to maintain reactor safety. Unfortunately, the costs and dangers of gathering data on radiation effects are high, and the phenomenon itself is so complex that it is difficult to enumerate all of the causes. This article reviews current knowledge of IASCC and describes the goals of ongoing work.
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Was, G.S., Andresen, P.L. Irradiation-assisted stress-corrosion cracking in austenitic alloys. JOM 44, 8–13 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222812
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